Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s WDFC Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 252,268 shares of WD-40 Company (WDFC) worth $49.67 M, representing 0.08% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in WDFC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2020, adding 147,100 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2019, reducing 119,400 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s WD-40 Company (WDFC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly WD-40 Company (WDFC) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -33,293 | Reduce 11.66% | 252,268 | $196.90 |
| Q3 2025 | +7,300 | Add 2.62% | 285,561 | $197.60 |
| Q2 2025 | +19,500 | Add 7.54% | 278,261 | $228.09 |
| Q1 2025 | +31,100 | Add 13.66% | 258,761 | $244.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +2,300 | Add 1.02% | 227,661 | $242.68 |
| Q3 2024 | -18,400 | Reduce 7.55% | 225,361 | $257.88 |
| Q2 2024 | +300 | Add 0.12% | 243,761 | $219.64 |
| Q1 2024 | +56,400 | Add 30.15% | 243,461 | $253.31 |
| Q4 2023 | -3,400 | Reduce 1.79% | 187,061 | $239.07 |
| Q3 2023 | +24,985 | Add 15.10% | 190,461 | $203.24 |
| Q2 2023 | -8,900 | Reduce 5.10% | 165,476 | $0.19 |
| Q1 2023 | -71,585 | Reduce 29.10% | 174,376 | $0.18 |
| Q4 2022 | +45,038 | Add 22.42% | 245,961 | $0.16 |
| Q3 2022 | -42,300 | Reduce 17.39% | 200,923 | $175.74 |
| Q2 2022 | -23,715 | Reduce 8.88% | 243,223 | $201.36 |
| Q1 2022 | -29,900 | Reduce 10.07% | 266,938 | $183.23 |
| Q4 2021 | -29,000 | Reduce 8.90% | 296,838 | $244.64 |
| Q3 2021 | -9,500 | Reduce 2.83% | 325,838 | $231.48 |
| Q2 2021 | -24,387 | Reduce 6.78% | 335,338 | $256.29 |
| Q1 2021 | -59,998 | Reduce 14.29% | 359,725 | $306.18 |
| Q4 2020 | -74,500 | Reduce 15.07% | 419,723 | $265.68 |
| Q3 2020 | -15,300 | Reduce 3.00% | 494,223 | $189.31 |
| Q2 2020 | +147,100 | Add 40.59% | 509,523 | $198.30 |
| Q1 2020 | +1,300 | Add 0.36% | 362,423 | $200.85 |
| Q4 2019 | -30,100 | Reduce 7.69% | 361,123 | $194.14 |
| Q3 2019 | +6,985 | Add 1.82% | 391,223 | $183.54 |
| Q2 2019 | -119,400 | Reduce 23.71% | 384,238 | $159.04 |
| Q1 2019 | -74,500 | Reduce 12.89% | 503,638 | $169.44 |
| Q4 2018 | -14,462 | Reduce 2.44% | 578,138 | $183.26 |
| Q3 2018 | -15,800 | Reduce 2.60% | 592,600 | $172.10 |
| Q2 2018 | -18,200 | Reduce 2.90% | 608,400 | $146.25 |
| Q1 2018 | +12,015 | Add 1.95% | 626,600 | $131.70 |
| Q4 2017 | +25,800 | Add 4.38% | 614,585 | $118.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +21,600 | Add 3.81% | 588,785 | $111.90 |
| Q2 2017 | -4,115 | Reduce 0.72% | 567,185 | $110.35 |
| Q1 2017 | -3,400 | Reduce 0.59% | 571,300 | $108.95 |
| Q4 2016 | -2,200 | Reduce 0.38% | 574,700 | $116.90 |
| Q3 2016 | -62,100 | Reduce 9.72% | 576,900 | $112.43 |
| Q2 2016 | -69,000 | Reduce 9.75% | 639,000 | $117.45 |
| Q1 2016 | +47,400 | Add 7.18% | 708,000 | $108.01 |
| Q4 2015 | +55,200 | Add 9.12% | 660,600 | $98.65 |
| Q3 2015 | +46,600 | Add 8.34% | 605,400 | $89.07 |
| Q2 2015 | +30,100 | Add 5.69% | 558,800 | $87.16 |
| Q1 2015 | +41,000 | Add 8.41% | 528,700 | $88.54 |
| Q4 2014 | +28,900 | Add 6.30% | 487,700 | $85.08 |
| Q3 2014 | +14,200 | Add 3.19% | 458,800 | $67.96 |
| Q2 2014 | +11,700 | Add 2.70% | 444,600 | $75.22 |
| Q1 2014 | +35,200 | Add 8.85% | 432,900 | $77.57 |
| Q4 2013 | +31,400 | Add 8.57% | 397,700 | $74.68 |
| Q3 2013 | +34,000 | Add 10.23% | 366,300 | $64.90 |
| Q2 2013 | +332,300 | Add 0.00% | 332,300 | $54.48 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s WD-40 Company Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased WD-40 Company (WDFC) in Q2 2013, acquiring 332,300 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held WD-40 Company (WDFC) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to WD-40 Company (WDFC) was in Q2 2013, adding 332,300 shares worth $18.1 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 252,268 shares of WD-40 Company (WDFC), valued at approximately $49.67 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, WD-40 Company (WDFC) represents approximately 0.08% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in WD-40 Company (WDFC) was 708,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2016.